Light Forms
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Did you feel a weight come down
Every moment ever
That passed you
And the fall you hit the ground
Well I know i can't relate to
All the parts in you let down
And the pardon you were awaiting
If it's breaking your fall
To cut me away
Well you have it right your way
Caroline would it be alright
With you if I came by
Gotten everything
Here wrong again
Though I'd been trying
What is it happened
To the ones like you and I
Can't get right
Without doing wrong
And either way I ain't gettin' by
Breaking and falling
Crawling away
Almost had it right
Fallen away
Get in line, oh I get in line
In the mourning, stand to wait
Light forms around you ease away
Carried on ideals
Of you unchained
When I had thought
I too needed change
What now, where to
In the wake
The song "Light Forms" by Jesse Marchant is a deeply introspective and melancholic piece exploring the weight of our past and the struggle to move forward in life. The opening lines, "Now the dancing days are over, did you feel a weight come down," set the tone for the song, hinting at the sense of loss and nostalgia that lingers throughout. The heavy rhythm of the verses and the sparse arrangement emphasize the weight and resignation in the lyrics, as Marchant sings about the moments that passed us by and the fall that hits us when we least expect it.
The chorus offers a sense of release and surrender as Marchant sings, "If it's breaking your fall to cut me away, well you have it right your way," acknowledging that sometimes we need to let go of the things that hold us back, even if it hurts. This theme of acceptance and letting go runs through the entire song, as Marchant reflects on the mistakes and wrong turns he has made in his life and wonders where to go from here.
The final lines, "In the mourning, stand to wait, light forms around you ease away," offer a glimmer of hope and redemption, as if Marchant is beginning to see a path forward through the darkness. The use of light imagery throughout the song, from the title to the final lines, suggests that even in our darkest moments, there is always a chance for renewal and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the dancing days are over
The days of joy and liveliness have come to an end.
Did you feel a weight come down
Did you feel a sense of burden come over you?
Every moment ever
All the moments that occurred.
That passed you
That happened to you and went by.
And the fall you hit the ground
Refers to a physical or metaphorical fall that led to hurt or disappointment.
Well I know i can't relate to
I understand that I can't fully understand your experience.
All the parts in you let down
All the aspects of yourself that you feel disappointed or upset with.
And the pardon you were awaiting
And the forgiveness or mercy that you were hoping for from someone else.
Well I gave that to you now
I'm offering you my pardon, forgiveness, or mercy.
If it's breaking your fall
If separating from me is helping you cope or recover from your hurt.
To cut me away
To distance yourself from me or to end our relationship.
Well you have it right your way
You have the freedom to make your own choices and do what's best for you.
Caroline would it be alright
Asking Caroline if it's okay to visit her.
With you if I came by
Asking permission to come over.
Gotten everything
Obtained everything.
Here wrong again
Is in the wrong place or situation again.
Though I'd been trying
Even though I was making an effort.
What is it happened
What is it that occurred or changed.
To the ones like you and I
What is happening to people like us.
Can't get right
Can't seem to make things right or perfect.
Without doing wrong
Without making mistakes or missteps.
And either way I ain't gettin' by
And regardless, I'm not able to cope or manage very well.
Breaking and falling
Experiencing hurt and falling down.
Crawling away
Withdrawing and retreating from something or someone.
Almost had it right
Almost succeeded in doing something correctly or reaching a goal.
Fallen away
Drifted apart or separated.
Get in line, oh I get in line
Join the queue or waiting line with everyone else.
In the mourning, stand to wait
During the grieving process, stand and wait for something.
Light forms around you ease away
A comforting, illuminating presence surrounds you and helps to relieve your pain.
Carried on ideals
Guided by beliefs or ideologies.
Of you unchained
That are free from constraints or limitations.
When I had thought
When I had believed or assumed.
I too needed change
I also required or desired change.
What now, where to
What should be done next, where should one go?
In the wake
In the aftermath or in light of something that has happened.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roché Erasmus
Thank you Jesse, your music is amazing and I appreciate it.
Can Altan
Just wanted to leave a quick comment, you are a precious singer, cant explain why you are so underrated.
Hi love, if you are reading this, you are precious! I love you ♥
Mathilda
love you love